The latest tech news in the travel industry
Wego, the leading travel app and largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has launched a bold new chapter in its brand journey with the introduction of Weegio — a pint-sized alien explorer who […]
Wego Introduces “Weegio,” a Playful Alien Traveler to Redefine Its Brand Identity Read More »
Accor has announced it will transition its worldwide hotel portfolio to Oracle Hospitality’s OPERA Cloud property management system (PMS), a move aimed at optimising operations and elevating the guest experience across more than 110 countries. The cloud-based PMS will
Air travel has always come with bumps, but scientists warn that turbulence today is not what it was half a century ago. Reports suggest that it is not only becoming more frequent, but also more violent — and much
Why Clear-Air Turbulence Is Rising — and Why Climate Change May Be to Blame Read More »
Deal-hunters, take note: Google is rolling out Flight Deals, a new AI-powered search tool inside Google Flightsdesigned to help flexible travelers score the lowest fares with ease. Instead of toggling through endless dates and destinations, users can now simply
Google Launches AI-Powered Flight Deals to Help Travelers Find the Best Bargains Read More »
From October 1, 2025, Emirates will introduce strict new rules limiting the carriage and use of portable power banks on its flights, citing safety concerns over the rising number of onboard incidents linked to lithium batteries. Under the updated
The Growing List of Airlines That Forbid Power Bank Use Onboard Read More »
The rise of generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Bing Copilot is reshaping the way the tourism industry operates. According to a recent Microsoft study analyzing 200,000 user interactions with Bing Copilot, AI is already handling tasks that were
AI Revolution in Tourism: Which Travel Jobs Are Disappearing Read More »
Google is rolling out a new AI-powered Flight Deals feature in Google Flights, designed for travelers who care more about price than fixed dates. The beta launches this week in the U.S., Canada, and India, alongside a new option
Google Flights Adds AI Flight Deals Tool, Expands Vertical Search Push Read More »
FuturHealth is giving its weight-loss members a new tool to help lock in results: free access to Apple Fitness+. The telehealth company — known for its personalized programs combining GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and semaglutide with nutrition plans and
FuturHealth Adds Apple Fitness+ for Free to Support GLP-1 Weight Loss Programs Read More »
Virgin Atlantic has announced plans to install Wi-Fi with Starlink across its entire fleet—becoming the first UK airline to do so. The streaming-quality, low-latency internet will start rolling out on Virgin’s Boeing 787s, Airbus A350s, and A330neos from the third
Virgin Atlantic Becomes First UK Airline to Offer Free High-Speed Wi-Fi with Starlink Read More »
China is making bold moves in the global race for supersonic travel. Comac, the country’s state-owned aircraft manufacturer, has revealed concept designs for its most ambitious aircraft yet—the C949, a supersonic jet that promises to fly farther and more
China’s New Supersonic Jet Aims to Outfly Concorde—But Will It Ever Take Off? Read More »
Turkish Airlines has officially banned smart luggage with non-removable lithium batteries from both checked baggage and carry-on items, citing safety concerns and regulatory compliance. In a statement issued this week, the airline clarified that only smart suitcases with detachable
Turkish Airlines Bans Non-Removable Battery Smart Luggage Following Safety Concerns Read More »
Dubai has taken a major leap into the future of transportation with the region’s first successful test flight of the Joby Aerial Taxi, a revolutionary electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Conducted at a dedicated desert site in
Dubai Makes Aviation History with First Successful Test Flight of Joby Aerial Taxi Read More »
India’s travel industry is undergoing a sweeping digital transformation, with mobile-first booking, UPI integration, and AI-driven personalization reshaping how millions of travelers plan and book their journeys. This shift is redefining convenience, speed, and user experience nationwide — powered
Mobile, UPI, and AI Drive India’s Digital Travel Evolution Read More »
In a bold leap into the future of aviation, Brussels Airlines has become the first airline in the Lufthansa Group to integrate Virtual Reality (VR) into its official A320 pilot type rating training. This isn’t just a tech demo
Qatar Airways just raised the bar—again. The airline has successfully completed the installation of SpaceX’s Starlink Wi-Fi across its entire fleet of 54 Boeing 777 aircraft, delivering blazing-fast internet speeds of up to 500 Mbps gate-to-gate—for free. This move
Qatar Airways Now Offers Free Ultra-Fast Wi-Fi on All Boeing 777 Flights Read More »
